CH 126
The next day Sam spent all day in the office doing her SA which was due in the next morning. When Mr Thomas dropped Sam off at the dorm the next morning, every one congratulated her for winning the championships. Few days later it was in the papers it showed photos of Sam with her trophy and another with Jack.
Over the next few weeks were busy for both Jack and Sam, Jack was called away on a few missions, and one of them was when he had his birthday that they both knew it might happen.
Sam also won the Taekwondo championships, which made her happy. While all of that was going on and worried about Jack, she also was studying hard since her final exams were approaching and she needed to concentrate on them.
When thanksgiving was approaching Sam just finished her exams and all she could do was wait for the results. When it was thanksgiving, she spent it with Jack at home since he was on call and that his team might be called in on a mission.
Early the next morning Jack phone rang which woke Sam up so she turned her lamp on before getting out of bed and walked to Jack bedroom, she opened the door and walked in to see his bedside light was on and he was on the phone. He saw her walk in and the look on his face she knew so she walk over to his bedside just as he hung up
"You heard"
"Yes" he flicks the blanket back and got out of bed and gave her a hug
"I'll be back before you know it"
"I hope so" they look at each other and he gave her a kiss
"I'll go and put the coffee on"
"Thanks" he gave her a kiss before she turned and walked out of the bedroom while Jack went and had a quick shower and shave.
Sam walked down stairs, turned lights on as she walked into the kitchen and turned the kettle on then she made Jack a cup of coffee. While waiting she was thinking about what she was going to do next year besides thinking about the wedding.
When Jack walk into the kitchen Sam just finish pouring the water into his cup then gave it a stir before putting the spoon into the sink then passing his cup to him
"Thanks" then he took a sip of the hot drink.
"Sam are you ok?"
"I will be I was just thinking about what am I going to do next year besides planning a wedding"
"Well we could get a wedding coordinator in to do it for us"
"Sounds like a good idea"
"Ok next year we will get one in to take care of everything the way we wanted it" Sam smile
"That would be great" Jack pulled Sam into a hug while he finished his coffee.
"Will you be alright over the next few days?"
"Yes, at least I won't have to worry about my exams"
"True, any idea on when the graduation is?"
"Next year in March"
"Ok well I'll make sure I don't have any missions then"
"That would be great" he finished the last of his coffee and put it in the sink and put some water in it.
"I better go"
"I know"
They walk to the foliar where Jack put his shoes and jacket on then he gives Sam a hug and kiss before he picks up his bag and opens the garage door, they feel the cold air hitting them both. Jack turned around and look at Sam who was looking at him
"Be Careful"
"I will" he gave her one more kiss
"I love you"
"I love you to" Sam said
Then she watches him walk over to the truck and get in, then the garage door opens up just as he started up the truck. Sam watches him leave till she couldn't see him any more.
Then she made the garage door close and she walked back inside and locked the door then she walked back up to her bedroom since it was just after four in the morning.
She looks at her bed from the doorway then she turns and looks at Jack bedroom door for a minute then she walks down to his bedroom and opens the door and turns the light on and walks in and over to his bed. She climbed to the other side and pulled his pillow towards her so she could smell him on it then she made the lights turn off as she closed her eyes and fell asleep minutes later.
When she woke up a few hours later she got up and went to relieve herself then she made Jack bed before walking down to her bedroom where she had a shower and got dressed. Then she made her bed before walking down stairs to get some breakfast.
After breakfast she called a taxi so she could go into town and do some shopping and have some lunch while in town then she called for another taxi home that afternoon.
Sam cooked up the last of the cooked vegetables from the day before thanksgiving lunch and added some chop up turkey. She ate her dinner while watching TV then afterwards she washed and dried the dishes then she made herself a drink before walking back into the living room in time to watch a movie. When the movie was over she went to bed since it was getting late.
The next morning she called Peterson's air force base and spoke to whoever was in charge to see if he could send an airman to pick her up and to take her to the base.
Since she wanted to do some flying for a while, the commanding officer ok it and would send someone around which she was pleased about.
Hours later Sam was in the air flying the jet for three hours before she returned back to base. When she landed the jet and moved over to the building and shut everything down before getting out. When she did a guy who moved the stepladder onto the plane was shocked to see Sam get out of the pit and turn around and took the helmet off.
"You a kid" he said in shock
"I'm more than a kid, I'm a teenager, you're new here"
"Yes, I was transferred here last week"
"Ah ha" then Sam heard footsteps and Major Jones walk over to her
"Hi sam I heard you were on base" Sam smile
"Yeah I through I'll do flying hours today while Jack away"
"Ok, need a ride back?"
"Na, I'll walk for a while, I got a lot on my mind"
"Sure, if you do need a ride"
"I know, thank" she passed the airmen her helmet before walking away to get changed again.
"Major, you know her?"
"Yes I do, since you new here, not a word to any one about Sam, under stand"
"But sir she just a kid"
"She more than that" then they heard
"Hey Sam how was your flying run?"
"Great, I hope you boys aren't expecting any planes over the next few days"
"Why that?"
"Black ice on the tarmac, I notice when I was taking off and landing"
"Thanks that for that, we will go and check it out"
"Ok, have fun" She said smiling then she walked into the main building where the changing rooms are.
Fifteen minutes later she was walking into town and along one of the streets thinking about what she was going to do next year before joining the airforce. Sam walked for three hours when she came up to the toilets. She notices that they were locks and she needed to use them. So she looks around then looks at the locks.
She made the door unlock and she pushed the doors open and walked in and locked it behind her. Then she goes and relieves herself and washes her hands before checking to see if it was all clear before walking out and closing the door. She made sure it was lock before she started walking again.
By the time she got home it was getting dark, she was cold, hungry, thirsty and tired. When she walked inside, the house was nice and warm.
After taking her boots, hat, gloves and backpack off she walked into the kitchen and turned the kettle on then she checked on the answering machine, there were no messages. So she made herself a hot chocolate then she walked into the living room and sat down and turned the TV on to see what was on.
Hours later she got up and went to put some soup on for her dinner, she had that and a couple pieces of toast for her dinner. After she cleaned up, she was feeling tired so she walked back into the living room and turned the TV off before going to bed for the night.
The next morning Mr Thomas showed up on time and took Sam to the university for the week. They talk the whole way finding out how each of their thanksgiving went. Sam didn't see Jack for the next three weeks since there was one mission after another while he was overseas.
When university closed for the holidays it was the fourteenth of December. Mr Thomas took Sam and all her things to Jack's place and helped her take everything inside. Sam thanks him before he leaves for his own home.
Sam sorted out everything before she called and ordered a pizza. While waiting she put a load of washing through the washing machine and she made her bed and did some dusting till the guy showed up with the pizza. After Sam paid for it, the guy left.
Sam walked into the living room and sat down to watch a movie while she ate her pizza. When she finished she put the box into the rubbish bin then she made herself a hot drink before returning back to watch the movie.
The next morning she went into the mall to do some Christmas shopping. While there she brought some decorations for a Christmas tree which she needed to get. After lunch and going to the restroom, she decided to go and look for a Christmas tree.
She walked toward one of the exits when she heard someone call her name, so she stopped and turned around then smiled to see Andy and Jane walk over to her. They were taking their time since Jane was eight and half months pregnant with their first child.
"Andy, Jane, how are you both?"
"Besides I feel like I'm going to pop, I'm good, any word on Jack?" sam let out her breath
"Yes I got word this morning, they are" then she look at her watch then up to them
"Six hours overdue for check in"
"Oh no, do you think they were captured?" Andy asked
"Yes"
"So what are you doing these holidays?"
"Stay at home, I got my phone with me just in case they call"
"Is there any thing we can do to help?" Jane asked
"I'm ok, I was going to get a taxi to take me home then planing on looking for a Christmas tree for home"
"Well since we were heading to our car our selves, why don't we take you home and help you shop for a Christmas tree"
"Thanks I would like that"
"Well come on then" they walk out together and walk down to where Andy's car is.
Once all their shopping was in, they got in and headed to Jack place. They talk till Andy pulls up to the house.
"I'll be a minute"
"Ok Sam"
Sam got out and got her shopping, she took them inside then returned and got into the car then they left to go looking for a Christmas tree. When they drive to where the trees were sold, Sam looks at what they got there.
There was none that caught her eye, so they left to go to a gas station so Andy could put gas in the car. Then they drive back to Jack place when she was looking out the window where she saw a sign for Christmas trees that was for sale
"Andy Park up here I saw a store selling Christmas trees"
"Ok Sam" he pulled into a park and Sam opens the door
"I won't be long"
"Ok" she got out and closed the door.
Then she walked over to the shop and walked in and looked around. There were different artificial Christmas trees and decorations. Sam look around till she saw the tree she wanted, so she check out the price when a women walk over to her
"Hello, can I help you" Sam turn to the women who was in her late fifties
"Yes this tree, have you got any more of them?"
"Yes would you like one?"
"Yes thanks"
"Ok have you got transport to take it back to your family home?"
"Yes"
"This way then" they walk up to the counter, Sam saw two guys playing card out the back
"You two boys get the box one for this young lady" they put their cards down as they stood up and walked out to the back of the shop.
"Do you think that the tree will fit in the living room of your family home?"
"Yes in all the rooms in the house there a sixteen foot sudd ceiling and the tree only fifteen"
"Ok, what about decorations"
"I saw some, I'll be right back"
Sam walk over to where the decorations in, when she heard the front door open, so she turn to see Andy walking over to her
"Found what you're looking for?"
"Yep got any rope with you?"
"Yes, why?"
"Cause you're going to need it" Sam picked up some decorations and walked up and put them on the counter.
"See the big tree there" she thumb
"You brought that tree"
"Yep, hey have you and Jane got a tree?"
"No, not yet"
Sam smiles at him then turns to talk to the women just as the two guys walk through the back door carrying a box between them. Andy was shocked when he saw the size of the box then he looked at the tree then the box again. Sam looked at him
"Andy it comes in three pieces"
"Oh"
"That tree, the twelve foot would be ideal for your house" she pointed
"You think so?"
"Yep, check it out"
He walks over to where the tree is and looks at it, then he checks the price tag, then he walks back to where Sam is. She just finished paying then turn to him
"Have you got twelve foot trees?"
"Yes we have" then she turn to the boys
"Get box two" they put the box down and walk out to the back again
"Do you get many customers?" Andy ask
"No, we don't"
"Well at least you got two today" sam said
"I know and you're the only two we have had here all day"
"Ok" then Sam phone rings
"Excuse me" she pull it out of her bag and answer it
"Carter… yes sir… I know, any casualties… ok that good to know what was their excuse this time… ok I understand general… when are they due back… tomorrow morning… yes of course I want to be there" she said smiling
"Yes sir…. We will be there this weekend… looking ford to it… oh I'm sure Jack would let me dance to the chief of staff and the president" The women was shock when she heard what Sam said
"Hey I can't help being a hero… yes sir, bye" then she hung up
"You know the president"
"Yep last time I saw him was six months ago"
"Wow you sure were lucky to meet him"
"Yes I was"
